District Transformation Officer

Posted: Continuous 2012-08-03
Keil Administration Building
 

TITLE: TRANSFORMATION OFFICER

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Master's Degree with training in administration or supervision, and curriculum development, preferably on the secondary level.

·         Illinois State Certification with general supervisory or administrative endorsements.

·         Experience:

·         Five years or more of successful teaching, support, administrative, or supervisory experience at the high school level is preferred.

·         Three years of successful experience in a certified position is required.

·         Development, assessment, and implementation of school improvement plans.

·         Organization, communication, presenting/training, and interpersonal relations.

·         The proficient use of technology for workplace productivity and presentations.

REPORTS TO:           Superintendent

 

IS A MEMBER OF:

·         General Cabinet

·         District Leadership Team

 

MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH:

·         Central Administration

·         Building Organization

 

JOB GOAL:   Serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders and to facilitate and

                        Monitor progress of the transformation process as it relates to state and federal

                        guidelines.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The following are the essential fundamentals to include but not limited to the following job

Duties.)

·         Coordinate restructuring school events.

·         Work collaboratively with principals and leadership team to design, facilitate, and

Evaluate the SIG Transformation option.

·         Display courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and public.

·         Research, develop, and manage program requirements for Transformation model.

·         Plan collaboratively with the Turnaround team to develop and facilitate timeline/plans for implementation of the Transformation model.

·         Provide training for school leaders on understanding and implementing strategies related to the Transformation model.

·         Works on data and monitors student progress.

·         Ensures implementation of timeline.

·         Directs, guides and coordinates the total instructional program.

·         Maintains a healthy educational climate, together with good student discipline.

·         Cooperates in the review and evaluation of the reform process.

·         Makes recommendations, together with the Superintendent and Lead Provider, for the employment, promotion, and dismissal of secondary teachers and other staff to the District Leadership Team.

·         Assists teachers in the improvement of their teaching techniques through the use of visitations, evaluation instrument, and in-service training.

·         Encourages staff and student responsibilities through their participation in the development and execution of school procedures and policies.

·         Maintains good school-community relation, outlines and interprets the school program to students, parents, and community.

·         Assist with preparation of teacher and pupil assignments and schedules.

·         Assist with conduct of staff meetings as required for the proper functioning of the school.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

                        Salary is based upon salary schedule established by the board. 

                       

 

EVALUATION:        

 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's

                        policy in Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, to stand, to walk, to go up and down stairs, to operate foot and hand controls, to use a telephone and to write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and objects, and providing oral information.

 

Working Environment:

The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.

 

Decatur Public Schools District #61


101 W. Cerro Gordo Street
Decatur, IL 62523
Urban · Public

In Decatur Public Schools, we have made it our mission to educate all students for lifelong success. Our vision is that all students will become responsible, caring and productive citizens of society in a setting where: students, parents, staff, and community members share responsibility; district leadership motivates people, policies, and decisions on multiple levels; and all resources are used effectively and efficiently.

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